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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.14, 805.24 and 372.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.14, 805.24 and 372.80 is: 557.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.14 : 805.24 = 372.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.14/805.24 = 372.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.14x = 805.24 × 372.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.14x = 300,195.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,195.95/538.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.84

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